Oracle is a leading company that provides integrated data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise. They are seeking a Sr. Principal Project Manager to oversee data center construction projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while managing vendor relationships and stakeholder communications.
Responsibilities:
- Being the end-to-end leader in charge of the program, from shaping the approach to achieving the desired outcomes through delivery
- Project Planning: Develop and implement long-term strategies for data center construction and network build projects to align with organizational goals
- Partner with the design team to ensure design and construction are fully coordinated in advance of contracting
- Partner with Construction team to ensure collaboration and seem less handoff
- Project Management: Oversee all phases of complex data center construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Tenant Fit Out and LV Integration: Work closely throughout design, construction, commissioning and LV fit out to fully coordinate and integrate the separate scopes of tenant fit out projects with the overall project scope
- Vendor Management: Select, negotiate, and manage external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project success
- Budget Oversight: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and adherence to financial constraints
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and costs
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns
- Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure the highest standards of construction and operational efficiency
- Regular project visits to ensure schedule, coordination, and quality will be required throughout the life of the project on an as needed basis
Requirements:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges in a fast-paced construction environment
- Expertise in developing and implementing long-term strategies and establishing program-level requirements for construction projects
- Deep understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and sustainability
- Proven expertise in managing large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery including advanced project scheduling and tracking
- Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of project managers, engineers, and construction professionals
- Proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing project budgets to ensure cost-effective use of resources
- Ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and costs
- Extensive experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers